The recent ice storm threatened to once more postpone the re-opening of Kingwood's H-E-B, but store associates worked around the clock and were able to restock the shelves in a record nine days.

The Kingwood H-E-B re-opened today after a five-month closure due to extensive flood damage from Hurricane Harvey.

Store associates opened the doors to the 105,000-square-foot building full of completely new contents and welcomed the community back to the Kingwood market.

"We took the opportunity to make a few updates," said Unit Director Tony Klaus.

An H-E-B True Texas BBQ will soon open in the Kingwood store.

Additionally, curbside pick-up has been expanded and an awning will eventually be installed to protect customers and employees from inclement weather.

The Kingwood H-E-B will be the first store in the company to feature a Meal Simple Center that includes every item offered by the company. The Meal Simple Center will be staffed with its own department employees.

In celebration of the re-opening, the Kingwood H-E-B has special deals, promotions and samples for customers. Klaus said it gives employees a chance to showcase what the store has to offer.

"Each department's getting their own creative opportunity to come up with how they wow the customers when they come in the store," Klaus said.

The Kingwood H-E-B re-opened with a full staff of 408 employees.

"We're just excited to get people back in here," Klaus said. "We're ready to go. We're excited, that's for sure."